Tl₂Sn₁Hg₁Te₄ is a quaternary semiconductor compound combining thallium, tin, mercury, and tellurium elements, belonging to the narrow-bandgap semiconductor family. This material is primarily of research and development interest for infrared detection and sensing applications, where its composition offers tunable electronic properties within the mid-to-far infrared spectral range. While not widely commercialized compared to established alternatives like HgCdTe or InSb, quaternary telluride semiconductors like this compound are investigated for potential advantages in thermal imaging, night vision systems, and specialized spectroscopic detection where specific bandgap tuning is critical.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.3206 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.2250 | eV/atom | — |